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Red Rock Canyon

Highway 159 at Scenic Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

Featured Review : Red Rock Canyon's genesis occurred about 65 million years ago. You can reach this place easily by car; it's about a 45 minute drive from downtown Las Vegas. We rented a convertible, which was an awesome idea as it provid...See Full Review

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Red Rock Canyon Reviews

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Red Rock Canyon

  • 3 out of 5 stars by britgirl7 from Dallas, Texas
  • April 28, 2005
Quote: Red Rock Canyon is about a 30-minute drive from Las Vegas. I went on this trip as a tour for about $30. The entry to just the park is only $5, though, so it does make more sense to drive yourself if you have a car. The tour in question started with... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal What Happens in Vegas...

Red Rock Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by LeslieT from Truckee, California
  • April 15, 2005
Red Rock Canyon
Quote: We rented a car for a day and took in Red Rock Canyon as part of our journey. We managed to visit it right before sunset, so the colors of the rocks were amazing as the sun lowered in the sky and cast its glow on the red rocks of the canyon. We... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Girls' Trip to Vegas!

Hiking in Red Rock Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jodellebobelle from Kimberling City, Missouri
  • February 14, 2005
Hiking in Red Rock Canyon
Quote: It's one of the prettiest places I've ever seen. You drive through the canyon countryside, stopping at all the great photo-opp places and hiking places. You can go where you want and see what you want. Bring your camera, because the views are... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Las Vegas - Why are you sitting there?? Go!!

Red Rock Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rambo47 from Appomattox, Virginia
  • September 3, 2003
Quote: Red Rock Canyon was beautiful with snowcapped mountains. We drove there in our rental car. It was a great photo opportunity. We drove through the canyon and were able to stop and take pictures when we wanted.

From journal Las Vegas Bound

Red Rock Canyon

  • 5 out of 5 stars by BCody from St. Andrews, NB, New Brunswick
  • July 17, 2003
Quote: Red Rock Canyon is a stunningly beautiful desert canyon only 20 minutes from Las Vegas. A scenic loop winds among imposing, rust-red, sandstone towers. There is a visitor center, as well as hiking trails and picnic areas. With little effort, you can... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Las vegas on a Budget

Red Rock Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by idaho4 from Boise, Idaho
  • June 4, 2003
Red Rock Canyon
Quote: Even if you aren't a hiker, the drive to and around Red Rock Canyon is a must. Especially if you've spent six days inside a casino without seeing sunlight. Granted, we were there in January so the temperatures were quite lovely, but I am looking... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Vegas - save your money for the slots!

Red Rock Canyon

  • 1 out of 5 stars by fanalytyx from Long Beach, California
  • April 29, 2003
Quote: Very nice scenic loop drive. It cost $5 for a car. Go early in the morning and the color is amazing as the sun hits the red canyon walls. Spectacular view. Admission includes the visitor center where if you are lucky you'll spot some of the... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Las Vegas Vacation

Red Rock Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Andy DiCarlo from Greensboro, North Carolina
  • January 5, 2003
Quote: This is a wonderful state park. Our family climbed on rocks and through crevices for hours. We did not want to leave but had to because the park was closing.

From journal Viva Las Vegas

Red Rock Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by laser from Louisville, Kentucky
  • July 4, 2002
Quote: Beautiful rock formations. Very colorful!!! Plenty of places to pull over and take very scenic pictures. Many trails to hike and rocks to climb. But if possible do not attempt to do much hiking or climbing in the heat of the summer. Go in the... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal LasVegas Not just for Gamblers

Hiking Red Rocks Canyon

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lance73 from Smyrna, Georgia
  • May 23, 2002
Quote: This is one of the more picturesque locations on earth. It's a thirteen mile loop that you drive, bike, or jog, with lots of stops along the way for hiking, pictures, picnic or whatever. This is one of those places that people always talk about. ... Read the full Red Rock Canyon review

From journal Las Vegas Long Weekend